H.E. Shaikha Haya bint Rashed Al Khalifa made history as the first Arab woman to preside over the United Nations General Assembly, placing Bahraini and Arab women’s leadership at the heart of global diplomacy. A distinguished jurist, ambassador and arbitration leader, she transformed a historic first into a lasting legacy, proving that Arab women can lead, negotiate and shape the international agenda at the highest levels, with distinction and impact.